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ALG May 5, 2026

Alamo Group Inc Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Petersen Acquisition Integrates Smoothly While Vegetation Margins Show Early Traction Amid Slowing Industrial Growth

Alamo Group reported a solid first quarter with net sales rising 6.7% year-over-year to $417.1 million, driven largely by the recently closed Petersen Industries acquisition. The Industrial Equipment ...

  • Net sales rose 6.7% year-over-year to $417.1 million, reflecting strong contribution from the Petersen Industries acquisition.
  • Gross margin contracted 118 basis points to 25.1%, primarily due to lower municipal mowing sales and manufacturing ramp-up costs in Vegetation Management.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 14.2% from 14.9% year-over-year, though it improved significantly from 12.0% in Q4 2025.
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PLOW May 5, 2026

Douglas Dynamics Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Record Q1 Driven by Heavy Snowfall Leads to Raised Full-Year Guidance

Douglas Dynamics delivered a record first quarter in 2026, with consolidated net sales surging 20% to $137.8 million and adjusted EBITDA jumping 78% to $16.8 million. The results were heavily fueled b...

  • Consolidated net sales surged 20% year-over-year to a record $137.8 million, driven by a 67% jump in Work Truck Attachments and resilient Work Truck Solutions performance.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 78% to $16.8 million, with margins expanding 400 basis points to 12.2%, reflecting strong volume and operational execution across both segments.
  • Work Truck Attachments sales jumped 67% to $60.9 million, fueled by record parts and accessories shipments as above-average snowfall (40% higher than last year) accelerated equipment wear and replacement demand.
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PTLO May 5, 2026

Portillo's Q1 2026 Earnings Call - New CEO Outlines Foundational Strategy Amid Margin Pressure

Portillo's reported a rocky first quarter under new CEO Brett Patterson, with same-store sales declining 0.1% as promotional discounting and beef costs squeezed margins. Restaurant-level EBITDA fell t...

  • New CEO Brett Patterson opens with a three-pillar strategy: operational excellence, data-driven marketing, and disciplined development.
  • Same-restaurant sales declined 0.1%, driven by a 0.9% drop in average check that outweighed an 0.8% transaction gain.
  • CFO Michelle Hook departs; the company has launched an executive search for her replacement.
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DRS May 5, 2026

Leonardo DRS Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Raised Full-Year Outlook on Record Backlog and Margin Expansion

Leonardo DRS delivered a robust start to fiscal 2026, reporting a 6% year-over-year revenue increase to $846 million and a 28% jump in adjusted EBITDA, driven by favorable material timing and strong p...

  • Full-year revenue guidance raised to $3.9B-$3.975B, implying 7-9% organic growth.
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $515M-$530M, reflecting improved margin expectations.
  • Q1 revenue of $846M grew 6% YoY, outperforming expectations due to favorable material receipt timing.
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DUK May 5, 2026

Duke Energy Q1 2026 Earnings Call - $1.93 EPS and $5B Customer Benefits Drive Growth

Duke Energy reported first quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.93, up from $1.76 a year ago, driven by aggressive infrastructure investments and favorable weather. The utility locked in over $5 billion in...

  • Q1 2026 adjusted EPS reached $1.93, exceeding the prior year's $1.76 and landing in the upper half of the full-year guidance range of $6.55 to $6.80.
  • Management reaffirmed a 5% to 7% long-term EPS growth target through 2030, with confidence in delivering the top half of the range starting in 2028 as new loads materialize.
  • Over $5 billion in customer benefits were secured through a multi-year clean energy tax credit monetization agreement and the approved merger of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress.
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MSA May 5, 2026

MSA Safety Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Autronica Acquisition Expands Detection Footprint Amid Geopolitical Headwinds

MSA Safety delivered a solid Q1 2026, with reported sales up 10% and adjusted EPS up 18%, driven by strong Americas performance and margin expansion. The company announced a $555 million acquisition o...

  • Reported sales grew 10% to $464M, with 3% organic growth, driven by high-single-digit performance in the Americas.
  • Adjusted EPS increased 18% to $1.99, supported by margin expansion and foreign exchange tailwinds.
  • GAAP gross margins improved to 47.4%, up 150 bps year-over-year, reflecting strategic pricing and productivity gains.
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HOG May 5, 2026

Harley-Davidson Q1 2026 Earnings Call - 'Back to the Bricks' Strategy Targets $350M+ EBITDA in 2027

Harley-Davidson delivered a solid Q1 2026 performance with global retail sales up 8% and a 14% surge in North America, driven by strong Touring and Trike demand and a healthier dealer inventory positi...

  • Global retail sales grew 8% in Q1 2026, with North America surging 14% year-over-year, signaling early traction for the 'Back to the Bricks' strategy.
  • Harley-Davidson announced a major strategic pivot called 'Back to the Bricks,' focusing on brand heritage, dealer profitability, and a rider-centric portfolio to drive profitable growth.
  • The iconic Sportster motorcycle is returning in 2027, and a new entry-level model, Sprint, launches in late 2026, aimed at attracting younger riders and expanding market share.
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OLED May 5, 2026

Universal Display Corporation Q1 2026 Earnings Call - OLED Demand Softens as Blue Innovation Accelerates

Universal Display reported a 14% year-over-year revenue decline in Q1 2026, driven by a softer macro environment, lower material volumes, and a lumpy customer mix that weighed on royalty and licensing...

  • Q1 2026 revenue fell 14% year-over-year to $142 million, with material volumes down 4% and royalty/licensing revenue declining 27% to $54 million.
  • Full-year revenue guidance was lowered to $630-$670 million from $650-$700 million due to reduced near-term visibility and macro pressures.
  • Gross margin remained strong at 75%, consistent with the full-year guidance range of 74%-76%, despite higher input costs and lower volumes.
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WMB May 5, 2026

The Williams Companies Q1 2026 Earnings Call - Record EBITDA Driven by Power Innovation Projects and Data Center Demand

The Williams Companies delivered a strong start to 2026 with record first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $2.25 billion, up 13% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS growing 22%. The growth was led by robust pe...

  • Record first-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA reached $2.25 billion, a 13% year-over-year increase, driven by strong performance across transmission, Gulf, and power innovation segments.
  • Adjusted earnings per share grew 22% year-over-year, reflecting the scalability of Williams' strategy and the growing contribution from expansion projects.
  • The company announced three new major power innovation projects, including NEO, its largest power project to date at 682 megawatts with a 12.5-year contract to a hyperscaler, representing a $2.3 billion investment.
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ENR May 5, 2026

Energizer Holdings Q2 FY2026 Earnings Call - Tariff Refunds and Cautionary Consumer Dynamics Drive Mixed Outlook

Energizer Holdings reported a second quarter for fiscal 2026 that highlighted the company's resilience amid shifting consumer behaviors and tariff uncertainties. The company recognized a $65 million r...

  • Energizer recognized a $65 million receivable from IEPA tariff refunds, with approximately $48 million impacting the Q2 fiscal 2026 P&L and the remainder expected to flush through in Q3.
  • Management has downgraded full-year organic sales guidance to flat growth, citing a more cautious consumer environment, particularly in the auto care segment where the peak season started slower than anticipated.
  • Despite the cautious consumer, Energizer expects to deliver the high end of its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook, supported by margin recovery from tariff benefits, cost discipline, and supply chain optimizations.
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